Cheater’s GuideDoes it mean anything to Spain? Because an exuberant Socceroos side would be thrilled to knock off the reigning champs and kick them while down. Neither team can advance to the knockout rounds.

What they’re sayingKoke on Spain looking to set standard for future winners: “It’s very difficult to achieve what this group have achieved, but a new generation full of strength and hope is coming through, and why can’t we dream of doing that? I’m just one more player that’s going to fight for his national team and for his country.”

Cheater’s guideThe fight for the right to avoid Brazil. A Robin van Persie-less Netherlands will duke it out with a hobbled-Arturo Vidal and Chile, as two teams set for the knockout rounds jockey for position. Loser likely gets the host nation. Winner likely faces Mexico or Croatia.

What they’re sayingChile’s Arturo Vidal when asked if the club is looking ahead to a potential match-up with Brazil: “It is difficult to talk about Brazil because before that we have a match much more important. Tomorrow we will have to play to win. If we play the same way as against Spain, we can make it all the way to final, but of course you have to prove that you really live up to your own expectations.”

Cheater’s GuideCan Cameroon salvage some pride with a shocking upset of the tournament’s hosts? It would be unlikely on so many levels (one being the officials), but all eyes will be on Brazil as they look to win Group A after a mid-group stumble draw against Mexico.

What they’re sayingBrazil manager Luiz Felipe Scolari on the opponent fiasco: “You have to win the match, you have to advance to the next round. Some people have been saying that we might consider playing to choose our opponent, but they are either stupid or ill-intentioned. We have to play to advance, not to choose anything. We have to play to win.”

HistoryBrazil has won three of four matches against Cameroon, though the visitors won in the last tilt (2003 Confederations Cup).

Cheater’s guideMexico looks to strike another blow for CONCACAF, as a draw or win would put them through. The Croatians look to set right their loss against Brazil, which is still a flashpoint for controversy at home.

What they’re sayingMexico coach Miguel Herrera will go for a W: “We are not going to think about a tie, our intention is to win. Of course if we end up with a draw, we progress anyway and so we would be happy, but if you go into a game thinking about a tie you are most likely going to lose. The idea is to look for a win, stay intense. We know that Croatia has to win, so that should open up space for us. If we know that they have to attack us, we should be able to take advantage.”

HistoryCroatia has won two of three, but Mexico won the last meeting in the 2002 World Cup.